Books published by publisher Misty Ridge Publishing

A heart broken twice by love and family.Can a trip to the ranch give her a second chance with both?Sheryl Kyle isn’t the trusting type. After all, her abusive late husband and her disapproving stepfather haven’t given her much reason to feel otherwise. But when a rugged rancher named Mark seeks her out she learns her stepfather is on his deathbed. And his dying wish is for her to return to Sweet Creek for one last chance to reconcile…Mark can’t help but be fascinated by Sheryl. Despite hearing the worst about her from her stepbrother, he’s drawn to the hauntingly beautiful woman. When his ranching partner suffers an injury at the worst possible time, he’s surprised and delighted that Sheryl agrees to work by his side…As Sheryl and Mark’s friendship deepens, she suppresses her growing feelings toward him. Can she forgive her family and herself before Mark too becomes a man of her past?Homecoming is the first book in the Sweet Creek Series of Christian romances. If you like chemistry on the ranch, moving tales of redemption, and second chances, then you’ll love Carolyne Aarsen’s tale of old wounds and new loves.Buy Homecoming today to rediscover the sweetness of life at Sweet Creek.

He’s still reeling from the breakup. She’s ashamed of what she did. Can a chance reunion mend the fence, or are some hearts forever broken?Kane can't face running his foster family’s ranch alone. By now he'd hoped to live on the property with his wife and children, but his ex-fiancée’s betrayal threw a wrench into his dreams. Despite his anger, after he discovers his former flame down and out, he knows providing shelter is the right thing to do.Faith Howard always dreamed of entertaining audiences with her guitar and even sacrificed a future with a good man to follow her heart. But life on the road didn’t turn out like she hoped and now she's broke and out of luck. When her ex selflessly offers help, she can't help but be riddled with guilt.As the estranged couple recovers from the past, a friend of the family drops off two toddlers and heads for the hills. Will Kane and Faith’s new role as surrogate parents help them heal old wounds and find a second chance, or will the weight of too much baggage push them apart?A Cowboy’s Reunion is the first book in a sweet western romance series. If you like second chance stories, buried passions, and big country settings, then you’ll love this heartfelt novel. Find out why one reader called it “fresh, heartfelt and wonderful!” Click the BUY button now! Read all of the Family Ties books:1. A Cowboy's Reunion2. The Cowboy's Family3. Taming the Cowboy4. The Cowboy's ReturnRead all of the Sweet Hearts of Sweet Creek series:1. Homecoming2. Her Hearts Promise3. Close to His Heart4. Divided Hearts5. A Hero at Heart6. A Mother's HeartRead all of the Holmes Crossing Series:1. The Only Best Place2. All In One Place3. This Place4. A Silence in the Heart5. Any Man of Mine

Slow Ride is a short story featuring Keely and Jack from All Jacked Up, it’s not a standalone, but part of the Rough Riders series -- book 9.5.Keely McKay Donohue is enduring the longest wedding reception of her life: her own. The only saving grace is that the sexy Jack Donohue is finally hers. Usually her hunky man gives her everything she wants, so why is her groom denying her the one thing she wants right now—sneaking off for a quickie to officially consummate their union as husband and wife? Jack thought his secretive wait-for-the-honeymoon plan was romantic, until he realizes he’s only put Keely in a fighting mood. If he wants to get back on his temperamental bride’s good side, he’d better find a way to sweep his cowgirl off her boots…fast.**BONUS -- this book contains an excerpt from All Knocked Up, Keely and Jack's pregnancy story that's part of the Short Rides Anthology, available now!

Book One.... When four members of Congress all die within a few months, each of their deaths appears to be from natural causes. But when mysterious messages begin to appear, in the form of quotations from long dead Revolutionary Heroes, one reporter sets out to prove the existence of a serial killer. His search uncovers dark secrets and an assassin shielded by people who need the very services that only he can provide. Book One of Six

Good girls can play rough too… Jessie McKay’s marriage to Luke McKay wasn’t perfect. After two years as a widow, she’s decided it’s time to kick up her bootheels—until Luke’s younger brother shows up to ruin her fun. But if Brandt thinks she’ll take orders from another McKay man, he’s got manure for brains. Brandt McKay has avoided his sweet, sexy sister-in-law ever since confessing that his feelings for her weren’t the brotherly type. But when he’s faced with proof of Luke’s infidelity, Brandt is forced to ask for Jessie’s help taking care of Luke’s young son. Jessie agrees on one condition—she wants Brandt’s boots under her bed for the duration. The sexual chemistry that’s always simmered between them combusts. Brandt is ready to make the temporary situation permanent and prove to Jessie he’s the one-woman man his brother couldn’t be. And Jessie is shaken by feelings she’s sworn never to have again for any man…especially a McKay. Warning: Contains branding-iron-hot sex, the one McKay on earth who wants to be tamed, and a woman who has decided tame is for nice girls who finish last.

Book One....When four members of Congress all die within a few months, each of their deaths appears to be from natural causes. But when mysterious messages begin to appear, in the form of quotations from long dead Revolutionary Heroes, one reporter sets out to prove the existence of a serial killer. His search uncovers dark secrets and an assassin shielded by people who need the very services that only he can provide.Book One of Six

Young Fairy Velvet attends the yearly Winter Solstice festival with her friends on the longest night of the year, when she realises that all is not well. Strange happenings begin all over the little town her friends know and love, as mysterious foes walk in the deep shadows. Before she knows it, Velvet will be confronted with a tale of love and intrigue, lost legends, and broken friendships, as a threat more powerful than Velvet has ever known rises from the darkness.

Does your kid love bugs? Journey to the imaginary, underground world of creepies and crawlies in this book that was written for kids and their parents! Full of beautifully created, hand drawn illustrations you and your child can find hidden treasures on every page! This is a fun lyrical look into the life of bugs that live underground from the mind of a punny kindergarten teacher who seems like a grown up but is really just a kid at heart.

Thousands of them died in the war. The survivors fled to the four corners of the lands. Some few escaped to the frozen wastes of the far north where they bide their time and plot their return. Such a hard life requires sacrifice. There are things that must be done without. But when a great plague settles in and the dying begins anew two must sacrifice themselves for the good of the many.Enter a frozen world of frost beasts, hoar hounds, tundra cats, snow trolls, and ice giants. Discover the battle bear troops and a great golden dragon from an age long since past.A new epic fantasy adventure in the grand tradition of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien.

Closer...Closer... Roxy tripped over a branch, rolled down the hill, and landed onto the field. When she looked up, the man with the net was standing right over top of her with a big smile on his face. "You're not what I was chasing", he said, "but you will do".This book is based on a true story about a puppy named Roxy, that wanders off from her mother and finds her self in trouble.Come join Roxy on her adventures!

"A breathtaking new epic fantasy series. Robert Stanek's finely drawn characters combine with a remarkable imagination to create a compelling and fascinating novel. This magical adventure reminds me of the best of C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, Terry Brooks and J.R.R. Tolkien." -- Emily Asimov, author of Torn."This guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment." -- VOYA, the leading magazine for YA librarians, in a review of the author’s other Ruin Mist works.From #1 bestselling author Robert Stanek comes the second novel in the exciting new fantasy series. A LEGACY OF DRAGONS (BOOK #2 in the GUARDIANS OF THE DRAGON REALMS) takes us further into the frozen world of the Ice where the lives of many hang in the balance as ancients struggle for control and those once thought immortal begin to perish. Vilmos learns more about who he is and what his true powers are now that he is a watcher as well as a wizard. Adrina starts to come into her own as she learns more about the great golden dragon she controls and the beautiful lady elf who haunts her thoughts and dreams. Meanwhile, from deep in the kingdoms, Emel returns and vies for the affections of the evil king's daughter. Simultaneously, the death and dying continue as the wasting sickness spreads and the heroes must search for a cure before all is lost.

Portalia south, north, east and westTo ease the travel on any quest,The knot, the peaks and the old oak tree,Servant chains amount to three.A ring to trigger a call to home,Returns all three to their RunestoneA stone-made key makes up the set,Unlocking the paths of the portal net.Accidentally invoking the power of a magical portal network, three teenagers, Ashley from Oregon, USA and two Welsh boys, Rhys and Michael, are pulled into Portalia, a fantastical world of sword and sorcery.Befriended by centaurs, the trio find themselves at the forefront of a perilous quest to thwart the efforts of an evil warlock intent on world domination.In possession of The Spider Gem, the warlock commands an enormous army of spiders as well as a throng of fearsome and unfeeling lava rock creatures, the Graav.As the teenagers become attuned to their new world they develop unique skills of their own and soon join forces with the citizens of the world to form an alliance of good.A mighty battle is inevitable as the alliance of elves, humans, dwarves, centaurs and magical fire eagles, rush headlong towards confrontation.